Question

Rajya Sabha has a term of ______________________.

• A. Six years
• B. It is a permanent body in which 1 / 3rd of the members retire after every 2nd year
• C. Five years from the date of oath taken by the members
• D. Ten years

Answer 1

The correct option is B It is a permanent body in which 1 / 3rd of the members retire after every 2nd year

The Rajya Sabha is a continuing chamber which means it is a permanent body and not subject to dissolution like Lok Sabha. However, one- third of its members retire every second year. The retiring members are eligible for re election.